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GX53 BGU

2004 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,649 mi
Last recorded247,649 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 311109,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 247,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 247,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emmision to low to read

Pass 4 Mar 2009 192,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 156,990 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 156,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 121,135 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 311?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,958
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
position lamp(s) not working 37
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GX53 BGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 109,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 311 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 311 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX53 BGU registered?

GX53 BGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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